MeSH definition : The type (and only) species of RUBIVIRUS causing acute infection in humans, primarily
children and young adults. Humans are the only natural host. A live, attenuated vaccine
is available for prophylaxis.;
MeSH synonym : measles virus, german; german measles virus;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with RUBULAVIRUS, a RESPIROVIRUS; infection RUBELLA;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella virus;
The type (and only) species of RUBIVIRUS causing acute infection in humans, primarily
children and young adults. Humans are the only natural host. A live, attenuated vaccine
is available for prophylaxis.
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